Packaging Guides

Government Portals Every Food Business Owner Should Know (2026)
FSSAI, trade licence, Udyam, GST and GeM — the registrations you actually need to start a food business in Assam, the official .gov.in websites for each, rough cost and time, and a warning about the fake sites that overcharge beginners. Updated for the 2026 FSSAI rules. Free PDF included. Read more...
How to Order the Right Roll for Your FFS Machine
Own an FFS machine? A film roll has to match your machine exactly — order the wrong size and the whole roll can be useless. The details your supplier needs, why reel width decides pouch width, and a copy-and-send checklist. Free PDF included. Read more...
Types of Pouches — and When to Use Each
Stand-up, pillow, 3-side seal, flat-bottom, side gusset or spout? Six pouch shapes explained in plain language — what each suits, what it costs, and the premium-vs-mass-market decision that really matters. Free downloadable PDF included. Read more...
Pouch or Roll? A Simple Guide for First-Time Food Business Owners
New to buying food packaging? The first question every supplier asks is "pouches or rolls?" The answer depends on one thing: how you fill your packs. A plain-language guide with a free downloadable PDF. Read more...
Design Your Pouch Packaging with AI: Free Tools + the Exact Prompt
You don't need a designer to get your first pouch design. Use these free AI tools and our copy-paste prompt to create a print-ready pouch label - plus the 5 things AI gets wrong that you must fix before printing. Read more...
Custom Packaging Checklist: 7 Things to Have Ready Before You Contact a Supplier
Save days of back-and-forth with your packaging supplier. This checklist covers the 7 details to have ready - size, material, quantity, artwork, FSSAI label content and more - before you ask for a custom packaging quote. Read more...
Kraft, Matte, Silver Foil or Transparent: Which Pouch Protects Your Product?
The finish you choose isn't just about looks - it decides how well your pouch blocks light, moisture and air. A simple guide to picking the right pouch material for your product. Read more...
Per-Piece vs Per-Kg: How to Actually Compare Packaging Prices
Buying pouches by the kilogram hides your real cost per unit. Here's how to convert per-kg quotes to a per-piece price so you can compare suppliers fairly and price your product correctly. Read more...
The Ultimate Pouch Size Guide: How Much Fits in Each Pouch?
Confused whether to order a 100g, 250g or 500g pouch? See how much tea, makhana, dry fruit or spice actually fits in each pouch size - with capacity tables and a simple 3-step method. Read more...